22-05-2026 16:14 via cnbc.com

Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries

Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

Read more »

The May jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect

The May jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect

Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy

Long-term unemployment is surging in the U.S. There are hidden costs for workers and the economy

Private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports

Private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports

U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices

U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices

U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall

U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall

Job openings in April surged to 7.6 million, the highest in nearly two years

Job openings in April surged to 7.6 million, the highest in nearly two years

Inflation hits 3.2% in the euro zone as Iran war pushes energy costs higher

Inflation hits 3.2% in the euro zone as Iran war pushes energy costs higher

Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy

Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy

How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers

How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers

Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC

Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected, Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC

Fed’s Kashkari tells CNBC that inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'

Fed’s Kashkari tells CNBC that inflation fight takes priority as labor market is 'in decent shape'

ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

Americans are feeling inflation's pinch into the holiday weekend. Here's where prices are rising the most